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V579 LGM

2000 Jaguar S-type

Blue Petrol 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,529 mi
Last recorded152,529 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Jaguar S-type84,695 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV579 LGM
MakeJaguar
ModelS-type
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 152,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 152,000 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 152,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 148,426 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 146,718 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 141,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 141,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 134,009 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 134,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 124,125 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 124,125 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 112,382 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 97,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 87,064 miles

coolant leak from thermostate housing area

offside fornt door check strap broken

offside front tyre badly worn on inner sidewall, †has been run flat

Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,025 miles

offside front fog lamp broken

offside front tyre worn on side wall ( due to under inflation)

slight wear on rear anti roll bar links

Fail 17 Aug 2006 74,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake fluid level low

front brake discs moderate surface wear recommend relaced with brake pads

near side front suspension/hub assembly contaminated with oil (does not appear to be shock absorber fluid

offside front fog lamp damaged also lower panel beneath bumper

offside front tyre showing signs wear on inner and outer side walls possibly due to tyre being under inflated

rear brake pad material approx 2/3 worn

slight wear on rear anti-rollmounting bushs/verticle links

slight/moderate surface corrosion on rear brake discs

offside front suspension/hub/wheel assembly badly contaminated with oil causing brake to bind when applied (does not appear to be shock absorber fluid)

Fail 9 Sep 2005 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Jaguar S-type?

Based on 942,176 MOT tests across 62,116 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
4,736
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
62,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,168
Brake pipe excessively corroded 20,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17,876
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,617
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V579 LGM is a 2000 Jaguar S-type in Blue with a 2,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Jaguar S-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 84,695 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar S-type fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V579 LGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar S-type typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this Jaguar S-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V579 LGM is a 2000 Jaguar S-type, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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